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Britta Thornton
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Legal and compliance professional with strong skills in legal research and writing, contract and grant administration, and loan closing. Skilled in drafting necessary correspondence and legal documents with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Loan Closing Analyst
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Coordinated and managed the closing of small business loans.
- Organized and prepared files for review by legal counsel.
- Ensured completion of loan closing by filing documents with appropriate recording offices, obtaining title insurance, and billing expenses incurred.
- Monitored internal guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Updated systems as necessary and disseminated information to appropriate parties.
- Recommended process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix constraints and challenges.
Contract Compliance Officer
City of St. Louis Health Department
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Monitored aspects of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program in the St. Louis Transitional Grant Area to establish and maintain program compliance with federal, state, and local legislation and regulations.
- Offered technical support and guidance to subrecipients and general public.
- Drafted and negotiated subrecipient contracts and amendments.
- Streamlined the contract management process by implementing efficient policies and procedures.
- Participated in Planning Council meetings and workgroups to maintain the system of care available to people living with HIV.
- Reviewed subrecipient agreements meticulously to confirm their compliance with primary contract terms as well as legal regulations.
- Researched and resolved contract compliance-related problems and routine questions.
Owner & Attorney
Law Office of Britta E. Thornton
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Established solo, low bono legal practice assisting low-income clients with housing matters, immigration defense claims, family law disputes, and other civil law matters.
- Provided direct representation to clients in negotiations, hearings, and trials.
- Assisted clients with legal name and gender marker changes.
- Managed billing, timekeeping, and other financial and administrative tasks.
Legal Research Consultant
Consumers Council of Missouri
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Reviewed and evaluated rate filings for Missouri health insurance providers.
- Drafted press releases and reports reflecting research findings.
- Engaged in community outreach and education to share healthcare information with Missouri residents.
Law Librarian
St. Louis County Law Library
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Instructed attorneys and patrons in the use of print and Internet-based legal resources.
- Assisted pro se and family court patrons with court forms and procedures.
- Maintained a high level of customer service by addressing and resolving patron concerns or complaints in a timely manner.
Certified Student Attorney
SLU Law Clinic
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Provided comprehensive representation of low-income clients involved in civil litigation in family, municipal, and state courts.
- Performed intake assessments and maintained regular communication with clients regarding legal concerns and social services.
- Served as Guardian ad Litem to represent interests of minor children involved in family disputes.
- Drafted briefs, petitions, discovery requests, motions, memoranda, and other legal documents.
- Built rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds through empathetic communication skills and cultural sensitivity.
- Coordinated with team members and attended case management conferences on class action complaints.
Faculty Research Associate
SLU Law
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Researched legal and social developments.
- Proofread and edited academic text.
- Wrote new content reflecting recent changes in subject areas.
Law Clerk/Legal Assistant
Hennessy & Roach, P.C.
04.2010 - 06.2015
- Researched case law, statutes, and legal developments on worker's compensation and employment law in Missouri and Illinois.
- Transcribed legal and medical dictation.
- Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
- Filed pleadings and documents with Division of Workers' Compensation and civil courts in Missouri and Illinois.
- Supported attorneys in preparing for trials by organizing case materials and drafting legal documents.
- Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
- Expedited case resolution by conducting comprehensive legal research on various topics related to ongoing matters.
Education
J.D. - Law
Saint Louis University School of Law
08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL05.2007
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Westlaw/Lexis
- Google Workplace
- Adobe Creative Suite
- E-Filing
- Timekeeping
- Legal transcription
- Legal writing
- Proofreading
- Public speaking
- Grants administration
- Compliance
- Contract management
- Legal compliance
Timeline
Loan Closing Analyst
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
05.2022 - 10.2023
Contract Compliance Officer
City of St. Louis Health Department
12.2018 - 03.2020
Legal Research Consultant
Consumers Council of Missouri
06.2017 - 10.2017
Owner & Attorney
Law Office of Britta E. Thornton
06.2016 - 06.2018
Law Librarian
St. Louis County Law Library
01.2016 - 06.2016
Certified Student Attorney
SLU Law Clinic
05.2015 - 11.2015
Faculty Research Associate
SLU Law
05.2015 - 11.2015
Law Clerk/Legal Assistant
Hennessy & Roach, P.C.
04.2010 - 06.2015
J.D. - Law
Saint Louis University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Illinois College
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsWork from home optionSoftware
Adobe Creative Suite
Google Suite
LexisNexis
WestLaw
TimeMatters
Clio
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